WAT to AKST Converter
AKST is 10 hours behind WAT. 9:00 AM WAT = 11:00 PM AKST (previous day).
AKST is 10 hours behind WAT at the moment. To convert WAT to AKST, subtract 10 hours from the WAT time: 9:00 AM WAT = 11:00 PM AKST (previous day).
WAT (West Africa Time) is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, DR Congo (west). AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
WAT to AKST time conversion table
WAT to AKST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| WAT | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| WAT | AKST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| WAT | AKST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
Conversion table from WAT to AKST for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in AKST, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert WAT to AKST
Subtract 10 hours from the WAT time to get AKST.
Example: 9:00 AM WAT = 11:00 PM AKST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM WAT = 3:00 PM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between WAT and AKST
The time difference between WAT and AKST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: AKST is 10 hours behind of WAT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 9 hours behind of WAT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 10 hours behind of WAT.
WAT and AKST during daylight saving time
- WAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
- AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AKST (UTC−9) to AKDT (UTC−8).
Best time for a meeting between WAT and AKST
WAT and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM WAT, which is 9:00 PM AKST.
WAT to AKST FAQ
What is the time difference between WAT and AKST?
Right now AKST is 10 hours behind WAT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM WAT in AKST?
9:00 AM WAT is 11:00 PM AKST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) WAT in AKST?
12:00 PM WAT is 2:00 AM AKST.
Is AKST ahead of or behind WAT?
AKST is 10 hours behind WAT, so it is earlier in AKST than in WAT.
Does WAT change for daylight saving time?
No. WAT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does AKST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AKST to AKDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between WAT and AKST?
WAT and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM WAT, which is 9:00 PM AKST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.